TEACHER VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 20 PRO RATA REMOTE TEACHER   2024 2025

(SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY)

POSITION:

SCHOOL REMOTE TEACHER

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS/LICENSE:

New York City licensed Social Studies, Science, English, World Language, Math tenured teachers in High School Grade and Middle School Grade Levels

OFFICE:

Teaching & Learning

LOCATION:

Home school, NYCPS Office, or Remote

REMOTE TEACHERS

POSITION SUMMARY:

Virtual Learning Classrooms aim to partner teachers from around the city with students to provide them with increased access to courses not available in their schools, including, but not limited to Electives, AP Courses, and World Language courses. This posting is for teachers interested in teaching in this program from September 2024 - June 2025. Remote instruction teachers will deliver instruction to and communicate with high school and middle school students in other locations using internet and required technological platforms.

Remote Teachers are licensed teachers of high school or middle school grade levels who teach students virtually. Remote teachers will teach students in the following subject areas: Advanced Placement Subjects (Including but not limited to: AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP US History, AP World History, AP Government, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science Principles and A, AP Environmental Science, AP English Language and Literature, and AP Seminar), electives (Including but not limited to: Forensics, Financial Literacy, science electives, English electives, Computer Science and Business) and World Languages (Including but not limited to: Spanish, Chinese, French, Arabic, and American Sign Language). Other subjects may be added. Students may be enrolled in one class from multiple schools simultaneously, but total class size will not exceed contractual limits.

Remote Teachers new to Virtual Learning Classrooms will be expected to participate in 10 sessions of professional learning workshops including an online course leading to a Learning Management System certification to occur during July and/or August prior to commencement of position with remaining on-going professional learning during the year and will be paid at the per session rate for work beyond the contractual workday/work year. Remote teachers will perform required duties (including corresponding with home school staff, planning for remote instruction and assessment, communication and conferencing with students and/or parents). Duties and responsibilities are intended to emulate traditional teaching paradigms and create an equitable learning experience.

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director Virtual Learning Classrooms

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of four (4) years of teaching experience as a regularly appointed teacher.
• Extensive knowledge of the New York State and City Standards, knowledge of College Board CED for AP courses, and is licensed in subject matter.
• Demonstrated expertise teaching in a synchronous, live online learning environment and designing and implementing standards-based instruction that specifies clear learning objectives that includes engaging activities and authentic assessments to measure mastery.
• Willingness to promote online dialogue to deepen the learning experience.
  • Demonstrated ability with written and oral communications with emphasis placed on the delivery of digital presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to use online learning, communication and other edtech tools as appropriate.
• Can differentiate instruction for individuals or groups of students based on student data as well as student learning style.
• Can sustain and document flexible teaching schedules, which account for asynchronous and synchronous activities that are student-centered and maintain high standards for student engagement and success.
• Selected candidates will be asked to facilitate a demonstration lesson or planning activity to demonstrate aforementioned qualifications.

   

  PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated skill in team building, group dynamics, and facilitating collaborative learning.
• Proven history of being a self-starter who works well without constant supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines (i.e. multiple marking periods and grading systems, varying school schedules, etc)
  • Strong time management skills
  • Experience using a full Learning Management System
  • Experience with a variety of Edtech tools used to enhance instruction and create engaging and dynamic online lessons

     

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

• Demonstrate competency in using data from assessments and other data sources to modify content and guide student learning.
• Modify engaging content and appropriate assessments in an online environment.
• Provide quality instruction to students using asynchronous and synchronous teaching methods (I.e. asynchronous = discussion forums, group work, written and digital assignments, posted content. Synchronous = online classrooms, webinars, chat rooms).
• Employ student-centered instructional strategies that are connected to real-world applications to engage students in learning.
• Facilitate and monitor online instruction groups/discussions to promote learning through higher-order thinking and group interaction.
• Engage in frequent teacher-student, teacher-teacher, and teacher-administrator interaction with participating schools.
• Provide prompt feedback, communicate high expectations, and teach to diverse talents and learning styles.
• Online communication between students and teachers is a significant component of this program to mimic in person communication. Therefore, teachers are expected to respond to student emails and grade assignments within 2 workdays, as well as monitor and respond to discussion postings daily during the school week.
• Regularly share with participating school(s) student data including but not limited to grades and attendance. This includes the use of school selected platforms and systems.
• Incorporate and comply with FERPA, AUP and communicate privacy guidelines to students.
• Select and use a variety of online tools for communication, productivity, collaboration, data and performance analysis, presentation, research, and online content delivery as appropriate to the content area and student needs.
• Use communication technologies in a variety of mediums and contexts for teaching and learning.
• Apply technical troubleshooting skills (downloading plug-ins, uploading assignments, etc.)
• Participate in all professional development and peer mentoring exercises throughout the duration of service.
• Develop key relationships in order to work closely with participating school staff, students and parents , guidance counselors and central VLC staff.
• Participate in activities to identify best practices, address challenges and assess efficacy.

   

   

  WORKING CONDITIONS & LOCATION:

  • This posting is for September 2024 - June 2025.
  • If eligible, the class will be scheduled before or after your regular school day.  The maximum class size of a full virtual course will not exceed contractual class size.
  • Teachers must provide instruction synchronously during programmed periods each week, as well as be available for asynchronous teaching approaches including but not limited to office hours, individual and small group conferencing and providing direction for independent student work.
  • Design lessons and units that meet content standards.  Digital curriculum is provided as a resource.

    SALARY:
    

    As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement, required additional hours will be compensated at Pro Rata rate.  Pro Rata shall be defined as an hourly rate that is the greater of (a) 1/1250 (inclusive of lunch) of a teacher’s regular salary; or the per session rate set forth in the collective bargaining agreement between the UFT and the Department covering Teachers (CBA).

     

    WORK SCHEDULE:

    As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

     

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

    Please be sure the application includes a cover letter, resume and your 6-digit file number.

    Please send application via email to the following email address: VLC@schools.nyc.gov with the subject line: “Pro-rata Remote Teacher Application.”

     

    Applications will be accepted through July 24, 2024